We’re in this fight together. We know that a diagnosis of cancer is frightening. At St. Vincent’s Medical Center, we are here to guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

St. Vincent’s approach to care is marked by our dedication to quality and safety you can trust, the caring and attention you expect and the exceptional clinical care from our physicians, nurses and associates that you deserve – all from a medical center that understands that care comes first.

The Elizabeth M. Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care, now a member of The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute network, is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer as one of the country’s best cancer diagnosis and treatment medical programs. This means that you and your loved ones will have access to state-of-the art services and equipment, the best treatment options, insights into innovative clinical trials and new treatment options, along with the very best education, prevention, screening and support programs available.

St. Vincent’s has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care, Breast Center, and Mammogram Imaging, by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that St. Vincent’s Medical Center is in the top of the 4,542 U.S. hospitals offering cancer care services.

Women's Choince - Cancer CareWomen's Choice Award - Mammogram ImagingWomen's Choice Award - Breast Center

St. Vincent’s Medical Center is one of 410 award recipients representing the hospitals that have met the highest standards for cancer care in the U.S.

“St. Vincent’s is on the cutting edge of technology, they have a tremendous facility, and most importantly, they have caring, kind, compassionate staff. From top to bottom.”

- Tom, Trumbull, CT

Quality Care, Close to Home

Unquestionably, St. Vincent’s oncologists and cancer programs have built an excellent national reputation.

The number of cancer cases diagnosed in our region is rising, and the aging of our region makes our concern particularly poignant. As the incidence of care among the elderly increases, we must provide the very best in evidence-based medicine for cancer diagnosis and treatment. People in our communities need that excellence and innovation close to where they live and work – and close to home and family.

St. Vincent’s approach to care is marked by our dedication to quality and safety you can trust, the caring and attention you expect and the exceptional clinical care from our physicians, nurses and associates that you deserve – all from a medical center that understands that care comes first.

Awards & Recognition

  • No. 1 hospital in both Bridgeport and in the Western Connecticut region; U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals,” 2013
  • Accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), 2015
  • Breast Center of Excellence awarded twice by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
  • Magnet Hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center